Every baseball position has its share of challenges Youth coaches have to have eyes in the back of their heads too, to notice what is going on at every baseball position. Any little flaw in a player mechanics usually leads to missed plays; the same as any little...

Baseball Ground Ball Fielding Fundamentals My college baseball coach, Johnny Reagan, use to have a way of making a point to us. One such incident went like this. During infield practice, one of our infielders missed a ground ball. Coach Reagan walked up to him and...

Baseball Ground Ball Fielding Fundamentals My college baseball coach, Johnny Reagan, use to have a way of making a point to us. One such incident went like this. During infield practice, one of our infielders missed a ground ball. Coach Reagan walked up to him and...

Fielding Drills to Develop Quick Hands These rapid-fire baseball fielding drills are great for providing numerous repetitions in a short amount of time, while teaching the mechanics of fielding. These drills teach players when to use two hands and when to use...

Mental Game of Fielding takes Time When baseball coaches talk about having great instincts for the game, they usually refer to fielding and base running. The mental game of fielding and base running determine a player’s feel for the game. Youth coaches must help...

Coaching the Backhand – Baseball Instruction Video For most infielders, the backhand play is the toughest play, not only to catch, but also to complete the play, as they are usually moving away from the direction of the throw. This is also a difficult play for...

About Jack Perconte

After playing major league baseball, Jack Perconte has taught baseball and softball since 1988 and offered valuable coaching training too. He has helped numerous youth players reach their potential, as well as having helped parents and coaches navigate their way through the challenging world of youth sports. Jack is one of the leading authorities in the areas of youth baseball training and coaching training advice.